The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-01-07
HOME JOTTINGS.


Read what the Empire Store hal
to say about Strengthening prices.
MIR. Longini, of the Star Clothing
House, gives notice that he will continue
to slaughter prices for time yet.
From the advertising columns Of
TIE FREE Press our readers will observe
that the holiday season has passed.
Mr.. Benny Stark, our faithful carrier
boy, returns thanks TO those who so lib
orally patronized him on New Years
day.
The thermometer registered the
lowest Yesterday morning that it has
during the winter. 1t was among the
thirtes.
MIR. J. c. Hansen, merchant tailor,
has established shirt factory in our
city, to which fact he invites the atten-
ton of the public through our local
columns.
The people of ST. James are bestir-
ring themselves to secure Il Touring
mill. 1t would prove valuable adjunct
to the commercial interests of that wide
awake village.
-SS6 was the lucky number that drew
CraddIck's music box Wednesday night,
but as no one was present TO represent
the number, Mr.. {. remains in peaceful
possession of the instrument.
Jas. Morrison, Esq, of Mankato,
was honored by the Minnesota House
of Representatives with the position of
Engrossing Clerk. Mr.. NJ. filled this
position two years ago and made an ex-
.cellent officer.
As will be seen by notice elsewhere,
the firm of Henlein 4 Miller, proprietors
of the Plymouth Clothing House, has
been dissolved. Mr.. Miller retires and
Mr.. Henlein continues the buslne IS at
the old stand.
The double store room and several
desirable offices on second floor of odd
Fellows block, are now for rent. The
location is good for any business, and
permanent renters can secure leases on
very reasonable terms.
Some very good friends of Mankato
Lodge No. 10, l. o. o. F., have donated
of officers. The members Of the lodge
appreciate the magnificent present and
herewith return their hearty thanks
10 the donors.
donations and loans to the w. c. T.
U. Reading Room have been freely
made. Mr.. Joslyn's valuable gift of SIX
bound volumes of the Scientific Am eric
an is eagerly read by street boy and
sage. Whatever one can donate or loan
to make this room attractive and home
like, is thankfully received.
The position OF overseer of the poor
farm has caused a mint of worry, trou BILE
and anxiety to a large number of people
this week. There have beee no less
than eight applicants for the place, and
every man is backed by strong delega'
tlons. The Commissioners have beer
thoroughly canvassed, questioned and
cross-questioned, but no traces of their
preference we're left behind.
DIR. NJ. NJ. Camp, State lecturer Of
the !. o. q. T. for Minnesota, dedicated
Haynes Hall at st. Clair, Thursday
night last. twenty-five new members
were initiated, and report sayeth that 6
most enjoyable time was had. The
lodge now numbers 70 members-one o.
the largest in the State. The districi
comprising Blue Earth, Nicollet and Ia
S,,.nr ,,,nt;au hoe tho 10 r1oSt mann a p,
ship in the State.
The new Board of County Commits
sioners organized Tuesday by electinl
Mr.. II. X Lee, chairman. The selection
was a wise one, as Mr.. Lee, residing in
the city, is easv Of access at any and al
times, and he will make a just and i'm
partial county official. The members
were all present and took hold of the
work before them with a business-like
air and when fully initiated into theiI
new duties will dispatch business with
promptness, and always with an eye Ia
the interests of the county.
Mr.. J. S. Parks, of Pleasant Mound
has been appointed Grange Deputy for
this county, to organize new oranges
and re-organize old ones, and to attend
all grange business for the farmers Of
the county. Mr.. Parks solicits CORE
spondence from all who are interested
IN grange matters. The grange in thu
State is taking on new energy and en-
thusiasm, and profting by past expert
ence have it within their power to make
this organization of much value to the
producing classes. Mr.. Parks will make
valuable man for the Grange in hi
new capacity, and he urges all farmer
and laborers to organize for protection
and profit.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Smith of thi
city were called to st. Paul by telegtapl
Tuesday morning, TO attend the funera
Of their little granddaughter, the infan
child of Mr.. &. NJ. and Mrs. Netti
George. The child was i'll but shor
time with scarlet fever. The loss @
such beautiful babe is not:.only q terri
ble sorrow to the parents, but it is like
wise source of great regret TO a
friends of the family. 1t was littl
jewel, and being the only child, its los
can hardly be appreciated by those VIII
have not been called upon to make lik
sacrifice. Mrs. II. A. Waters, siste
of Mrs. George, with her two children
was visiting the latter at the time, and
'still there with her eldest child, who
also very i'll with scarlet fever. MI
Waters brought the youngest babe HON
TO MankatO Tuesday, and we are inform
ed that the little one has thus far escape
the disease. Mr.. and Mrs. Smith RI
turned home Wednesday night.